2016 HONDA CIVIC airbag

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AFETYSAFETY
Protecting Smaller Children
If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicate\
d by the child
seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured
forward-facing child seat.
We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing
child seat in a rear seating position.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat
can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags
that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag
off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child. Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child SeatA LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer re\
ar
seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rig\
id or flexible
type of connectors.
1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.
2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then
attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came with the
child seat. Make sure that the lower anchors
are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object.
3. open the tether anchor cover behind the head
restraint.
4. route the tether strap over the top of the head
restraint, and secure the tether strap hook onto
the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child
seat manufacturer.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little
movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in seri\
ous
injury or death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle\
seat
as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.
WARNING
Selecting a Child SeatMost child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector.
Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child s\
eats can
only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow\
the child
seat manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this
manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for add\
ed security.
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they\
can be
secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addit\
ion, the
child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a \
LATCH-
compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read t\
he child
seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.
Important considerations when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
•  The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
•  The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
• 
The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Tether strap
hoo k
Anchor
Straight top tether type
Marks
Rigid type
Lower anchors
Flexible type
Tether strap
hoo
k
Anchor
Other top tether type

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AFETYSAFETY
Protecting Larger Children
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear sea\
t using the
lap/shoulder seat belt.
Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the followi\
ng:
•  The child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge
of the seat.
•  The shoulder belt crosses between the child’s
neck and arm.
•  The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible,
touching the child’s thighs.
•  The child can stay seated for the whole trip.
If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat
in a rear seating position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the
booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to \
use a
booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 6\
0 lbs). Be sure
to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you inten\
d to drive.Safety Label Locations
Safety labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential haz\
ards that
can cause serious injury or death. read these labels carefully.
(SAE J639 J2842 J2845)
Sun visor
U.S. models Canadian models
Reserve tank cap U.S. models
(U.S. models only)
Dashboard
Canadian models
Air conditioner system
*
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injur\
y or death
if the passenger’s front airbag inates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to th\
e rear as
possible, then have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt pro\
perly,
using a booster seat if needed.
WARNING
*if equipped

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NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the system.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is loos\
e
or missing. If the indicator blinks, a misfire in the engine’s cylinders is
detected. Stop in a safe place, and wait for the engine to cool down.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S. models)
If the indicator blinks and remains on, there is a problem with the tire\

pressure monitoring system, or the vehicle is fitted with the compact \
spare
tire. If the vehicle battery was disconnected, the system is temporarily\

deactivated. Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more, and t\
he
indicator should go off.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
There is a problem with the vSA system or hill start assist system. If the
vehicle battery was disconnected, the system is temporarily deactivated.
Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more, and the indicator \
should
go off.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) OFF
If the vehicle battery was disconnected, the system is temporarily
deactivated. Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more, and t\
he
indicator should go off.
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
camera is blocked.
Brake system
There is a problem with one of the braking systems, the electric parking\

brake system, or the automatic brake hold system.
SYSTEMU.S.
Canada
*if equipped
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit whi\
le driving or at
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary. Brake system
• Brake fluid is low. Check the brake fluid (see page 137).
•  The brake system has a problem. Press the brake pedal lightly to check
pedal pressure. If normal, check the brake fluid level when you stop. \
If
abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the transmission
to slow the vehicle using engine braking. Have your vehicle repaired
immediately.
•  If the indicator blinks (or comes on simultaneously with the amber brak\
e
system indicator), there is a problem with the electric parking brake
system. Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked
immediately.
Low oil pressure
engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. open the hood. Check the oil
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 133). If the indicator does \
not turn
off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repa\
ired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioner\
s.
Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
There is a problem with the system.
Starter system*
There is a problem with the starter system. Press and hold the eNGINe
STArT/SToP button for up to 15 seconds while pressing the brake pedal to
manually start the engine.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
There is a problem with the system.
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
There is a problem with the system.
U.S.
Canada
*if equipped

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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably.
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted in a similar
manner, so that it is as far back from the front airbag
in the dashboard as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Power Seats*
*if equipped
Move back and allow sufficient space.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Height adjustment
(driver’s seat only) Seat-back angle
adjustment
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in \
a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the se\
at.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or deat\
h if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintain\
ing
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Manual Seats*
*if equipped
Floor Mats*
Position the front seat floor mats properly, and anchor
them. If they are not properly positioned, the floor
mats can interfere with the front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Height adjustment(driver side only )
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat .
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or de\
ath in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor\
.
WARNING
Unlock
Lock

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Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing.
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Select MeNU.
3. Select edit Speed Dial, then select New entry.
4. Select an entry method.
5. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the
number. Follow the prompts.
Using Speed DialMake calls quickly using stored speed dial entries.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Dial by name.”
2. Say the stored voice tag name. For example,
“John Smith.”
Using the touchscreen
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Scroll through the list to find the entry you want
to call, and select it to call.
HondaLink® Assist
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit detects that the vehicle is severely
impacted, your vehicle automatically attempts to connect to an operator. Your
phone must be paired to the system and have good cellular connection. visit www.
hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/hondalinkassist (Canada) for more information.
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® (see page 78).
2. Select Call Now, or the system automatically
connects after 10 seconds. The vehicle information
and its position are sent to the operator.
3. Select Talk Now to immediately talk to the operator.
4. When the call is complete, select Hang Up or press
the Hang-Up/Back button on the steering wheel.
Models with Display Audio
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
receive and send messages from your paired and connected phone. visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Standard message rates apply with your phone service provider. This feature is
limited while the vehicle is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the touchscreen. You can
view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also reply to it using fixed
phrases or call the sender.
1. When the prompt appears, select read.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads
it aloud.
To reply: With the message open, select reply,
and choose one of the six available responses.
Select Send to send the message. You cannot
create a new text message.
To call the sender: With the message open,
select Dial.
Selecting an Account
If your phone has both text message and e-mail accounts, you can select \
only one
of them at a time to be active and receive notifications.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Select Account.
4. Select Text Message or an e-mail account.
*if equipped
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFreeLINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFreeLINK®

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INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
ABS .............................................................25ACC .......................................................24, 27
Accessory Power Socket ...............................52Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ...................24, 102Address .............................................................85
Advanced Airbags .............................................8Aha™ radio ......................................................64Airbags ...............................................................8
Airbag System Components .......................12
Airbag System Indicators ...........................10
Ambient Meter ................................................ 100
Android Auto™
.................................................66
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................25, 98
Apple CarPlay® .................................................65
Audio Commands ...........................................153Audio operation ...............................................52Aha™ radio ..................................................64
Android Auto™ .............................................66
Apple CarPlay® .............................................65
Bluetooth® Audio ...................................61, 71
Color Audio System .....................................57
Display Audio ................................................62FM/AM radio ..........................................58, 67
HondaLink™ ..................................................63
iPod® .......................................................59, 69
Pandora® .......................................................72
SiriusXM® radio ...........................................68Sound .............................................................56
Steering Wheel Controls .............................54
USB Flash Drive ......................................60, 70
USB Port ........................................................52
Wi-Fi Connection ..........................................64
Wireless Charger .........................................53
Automatic brake hold ................................27, 99Automatic Dimming rearview Mirror ...........44Automatic rain-Sensing Wipers ...................39Battery ...........................................................138
Bluetooth® Audio .......................................61, 71
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ......................153
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .................73e-Mail .............................................................81
HFL Controls ............................................73, 76
HondaLink™ Assist ......................................80
Making a Call ..........................................75, 79
Pairing a Phone ......................................74, 78
Phonebook ..............................................75, 79
Siri® eyes Free ..............................................82
SMS Text Messaging ..................................81
Speed Dial ...............................................75, 80
Talk Button Tips ............................................77
Brake Assist System ........................................ 98
Brake/Clutch Fluid .......................................... 137Brake depress
..................................................26
Brake system ..............................................24, 25Braking .............................................................98
Brightness Control ...........................................37
Carbon Monoxide Gas .......................................4
Changing a Flat Tire
.......................................120
Changing Settings ............................................49
Charging system ............................................... 24
Childproof Door Locks
.....................................34
Child Safety .......................................................14
Child Seat ..........................................................16
Adding Security with a Tether ...................19
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ....................17
Climate Control Commands ..........................152
Climate Control System ...................................46Clock .............................................................51
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
...................................25, 106
Color Audio System .........................................57
Condition Indicators ........................................26
Contact Us .......................................................150Continuously variable Transmission (CvT) ...96
Cruise Control ...........................................27, 101
Customer Information ....................................149
Customized Features
.......................................50Dashboard, Ceiling, and other Controls .........2
Destination ........................................................85
Dialing a Number .......................................75, 79
Display Audio ....................................................62
Door Mirrors .....................................................44Door operation .................................................34Doors .............................................................32
Door/trunk open ...............................................26DoT Tire Quality Grading ..............................144
Driver Information Interface ..........................29Driving .............................................................90Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .........................102
Braking ...........................................................98
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
.........................................106Continuously variable Transmission (CvT) ...................................................96
Cruise Control .............................................101eco Assist™ System ..................................100eNGINe STArT/SToP button .....................96
Ignition ...........................................................95
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .......104
LaneWatch™ ..............................................108
Manual Transmission ..................................97
Maximum Load Limit ....................................92Multi-view rear Camera ..........................109
Power Mode .................................................96
refueling ......................................................111remote engine Start ....................................94road Departure Mitigation (rDM) ..........105
Shifting ...........................................................96vehicle Stability Assist (vSA®) ................100
Wiper Blades ..............................................139eco Assist™ System ......................................100eCoN Button ...................................................100eCoN mode .......................................................27electric Parking Brake ....................................98electric Power Steering (ePS) .......................25electronic Stability Control (eSC) ................100e-Mail .............................................................81emergency engine Stop ................................117emergency Towing ........................................117engine and Fuel ......................................147, 148engine Coolant................................................ 136engine oil......................................................... 133eNGINe STArT/SToP button .........................96exterior lights ..............................................27, 37
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................7Flat Tire ...........................................................120
Floor Mats .........................................................41Fluids ...................................................147, 148FM/AM radio ..............................................58, 67FM/AM radio Commands .............................153
Fog lights ...........................................................27
Foot Brake .........................................................98
Frequently Asked Questions ........................149Front Airbags (SrS) ...........................................8
Front Door Inner Handle .................................34
Fuel Information .............................................111
Fuse Locations ................................................ 124
Hang-Up/Back button ................................73, 76
Headlight-Wiper Integration
..........................38Head restraints ................................................42
Heating System ................................................45
HFL Controls ................................................73, 76
High beams .......................................................27
Home Address ..................................................85
HondaLink™ ......................................................63
HondaLink™ Assist ..........................................80Honda roadside Assistance ........................150Hood ...........................................................131Ignition .............................................................95
Immobilizer ........................................................26
Information Display .......................................... 28
Instrument Panel
..............................................23
Interior Lights .................................................... 37
Intermittent Wipers .......................................... 39
iPod
® .......................................................59, 69
iPod® Commands ...........................................153
Jump Starting .................................................114Key .............................................................31
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ....24, 104 LaneWatch™
..................................................108
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...................................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................17
Light Bulbs ............................................... 147, 148
Lights .......................................................27, 37LKAS .............................................................27
Lock Tab .............................................................34Low fuel .............................................................26
Low oil pressure ...............................................24
Low tire pressure .............................................26
Maintenance ................................................... 127
Air Conditioning
..........................................145
Battery .........................................................138
Brake/Clutch Fluid ......................................137engine Coolant ............................................136engine oil .....................................................133
Maintenance Minder™ .............................128
Service Codes .............................................129
Under the Hood ..........................................131
Window Washer Fluid ...............................137
Making a Call ..............................................75, 79
Malfunction indicator lamp ............................25
Malfunction Indicators ....................................24
Manual Seats .................................................... 41
Manual Transmission
......................................97
Map Legend ......................................................88
Master Door Lock Switch ...............................34
Maximum Load Limit ........................................ 92
Mirrors .............................................................44
Moonroof ...........................................................36Multi-view rear Camera ..............................109
Music search ..................................................153
Navigation .........................................................83
Display and Controls ....................................84entering a Destination .................................85
Home Address ..............................................85
Map Legend ..................................................88
Place Category .............................................86recent Places ...............................................86routing ...........................................................88
Saved Places ................................................87
Steering Wheel Controls .............................83
Street Address ..............................................85System Guidance volume ...........................83
Talk Button Tips ............................................83Traffic .............................................................89
Turn-by-turn directions ...............................88
Navigation Commands ..................................152one-Touch Turn Signal ....................................36on/off Indicators ..............................................27opening the Hood ..........................................132overheating..................................................... 116
Pairing a Phone ..........................................74, 78
Pandora® ...........................................................72
Pandora® Commands ....................................153

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Parking brake .............................................. 26, 98Passenger Airbag off Indicator .....................11Phone .......................................................74, 78
Phonebook ..................................................75, 79
Phone Commands ..........................................152
Place Category .................................................86
Power Door Mirrors ......................................... 44
Power Mode
.....................................................96Power Moonroof operation ...........................36
Power Seats ...................................................... 40
Power Window operation ..............................35radio .......................................................58, 67rain-Sensing Wipers.......................................39readiness Codes............................................ 146rear Camera ...................................................109rear Seats .........................................................43rearview Mirror ...............................................44recent Places................................................... 86refueling.......................................................... 111remote Battery Strength ..............................113remote engine Start ........................................94remote Transmitter .........................................31reporting Safety Defects................................22road Departure Mitigation (rDM) ........24, 105roadside Assistance .....................................150routing .............................................................88
Safety Information .............................................3
Airbags .............................................................8
Child Safety ...................................................14reporting Safety Defects ............................22
Safety Label Locations ................................21
Safety Messages ...........................................3
Seat Belts ........................................................5
Saved Places ....................................................87
Seat Belts ............................................................5
Fastening a Seat Belt ....................................7
Seat Belt Inspection ......................................6
Seat belt reminder .......................................26
Shoulder Anchor ............................................7
Seat Heaters .....................................................49Seats .............................................................40
Security system ................................................26
Service Codes ................................................. 129
Settings .......................................................30, 50
Setting the Clock ..............................................51Shifting .............................................................96
Shift Lever Does Not Move ..........................113
Shoulder Anchor ................................................7
Side Airbags ........................................................ 9
Side Curtain Airbags .......................................... 9
Siri
® eyes Free ..................................................82
SiriusXM® radio ...............................................68
SiriusXM® radio Commands ........................153Smart entry system ....................................24, 32
SMS Text Messaging ......................................81
Song By voice™ Commands ........................153Sound .............................................................56
Specifications .................................................147
Speed Dial ...................................................75, 80
Starter system ..................................................24
Steering Wheel ................................................. 43
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
............1
Steering Wheel Controls ...........................54, 83
Street Address .................................................. 85
Supplemental restraint System (SrS) ...10, 24System Guidance volume ...............................83
System message ..............................................26
Talk button ...................................................73, 76
Talk Button Tips ..........................................77, 83
Text Messaging ................................................81
Tire Information ..............................................140DoT Tire Quality Grading ..........................144
Inflation Guidelines ....................................140
Tire and Loading Information Label ........141Tire and Wheel replacement ...................141
Tire Chains ...................................................142
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..............143
Tire Labeling ................................................143
Tire Service Life ..........................................142
Tire Terminology .........................................143
Wear Indicators .........................................140
Winter Tires .................................................142
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.......................................25, 118Tires ...................................................147, 148Towing ...........................................................117Traffic .............................................................89
Trip Computer ...................................................29
Troubleshooting ..............................................149Trunk .............................................................32Trunk release Button ......................................34
Turn-by-turn directions ...................................88
Turn Signal ..................................................27, 36
USB Commands .............................................. 153
USB Flash Drive .......................................... 60, 70
USB Port
............................................................52vehicle ...................................................147, 148vehicle Controls ...............................................31vehicle Settings ...............................................30vehicle Stability Assist (vSA®) ........25, 27, 100visual Index......................................................... 1voice Command Index ..................................152voice Portal Commands ................................152
Walk Away Auto Lock .....................................33
Warranty Coverages .....................................151
Washer fluid level ............................................26
Wear Indicators .............................................140
Wi-Fi Connection .............................................. 64
Windows ............................................................ 35
Window Washer Fluid
...................................137 Winter Tires
.....................................................142
Wiper Blades ..................................................139Wiper operation ...............................................38
Wireless Charger .............................................53